hasty
0 antonyms and opposites of hasty, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Done too quickly, without enough thought or care.
How to use hasty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English hasty, formed from "haste" plus "-y," mirrored by similar words in other Germanic languages.
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What does “hasty” mean?
The word “hasty” means done too quickly, without enough thought or care. In plain terms, rushed — either a rushed action taken without proper thought, or a person quick to react or lose their temper.
How do you pronounce “hasty”?
“Hasty” is pronounced HAYS-tee (/ˈheɪsti/ in IPA).
How do you use “hasty” in a sentence?
Here is “hasty” used in a sentence: “It was a hasty decision that he later regretted.”
What part of speech is “hasty”?
“Hasty” is an adjective.
Where does the word “hasty” come from?
The word “hasty” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hasty, formed from "haste" plus "-y," mirrored by similar words in other Germanic languages.
Is “hasty” a common word?
“Hasty” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “hasty” have?
“Hasty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: done too quickly, without enough thought or care.